Senior Director, Construction

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Director, Construction, to join our Design and Construction Department. This role is instrumental in shaping the future of our portfolio, enhancing existing communities, delivering high-quality projects, and driving innovation in design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team - Inspire, mentor, and grow a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Define and execute the long-term vision for the Design & Construction function, including scalable processes, resource planning, and operational excellence.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of capital and renovation projects across the portfolio—from planning and design through construction and delivery—ensuring alignment with quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Deliver thoughtful, well-designed spaces that improve the quality, functionality, and aesthetic of our communities.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules while maintaining a sharp focus on cost efficiency and return on investment.
• Build and refine systems, standards, and processes that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery and reinforce a culture of discipline and reliability.
• Leverage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to navigate constraints and deliver exceptional outcomes in complex, lived-in environments.
• Innovate - Be creative to produce amazing projects with respect to constraints of time, budgets, and communities that are very involved.

Requirements

• A passionate and hands-on leader who believes in developing others and leading by example.
• A strategic thinker and builder who enjoys creating both physical spaces and organizational capabilities.
• A problem solver who thrives in complexity and can balance competing priorities.
• A design-minded professional who values both functionality and aesthetic excellence.
• A results-driven executor committed to delivering best-in-class outcomes.
• Adaptable and resilient—comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Qualifications

• The ability to connect with others to keep the team aligned and focused.
• Reliable communication with all stakeholders throughout projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, multi-project portfolios.
• Analytical ability to collect and use information to solve complex problems.
• Technical experience leading large teams, internal and external, and earning their trust and respect for your competence.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and ROI-driven project decisions.
• A deep understanding (15 years+) of design and construction from an Owner Representative and Construction Manager position.
• A proven track record of delivering projects, and results, is required.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Experience building a team as a plus.
• Fanatical discipline and relentless desire to do what needs to be done.
• A love for doing what others won’t and solving very difficult problems.
• Experience in multifamily residential environments, particularly in NYC, is highly preferred.
• A desire to grow and take on ever increasing responsibility.

Skills

• Passionate and hands-on leadership.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Design and construction expertise.
• Financial acumen and budget management.
• Team building and leadership.
• Problem-solving in complex environments.
• Ability to innovate and deliver exceptional outcomes.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $230,000 - $250,000 Annually
• Company paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health resources

Pay

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience & location.

Schedule

Not specified.